VENUS VICTRIX Genuine Ancient Roman coin 3rd cent. AD silver pendant

This sterling silver pendant showcases the elegance of an authentic Roman silver coin, a denarius dating to the early 3rd century AD. The obverse features Venus Victrix, the victorious aspect of Venus, depicted as the divine patroness of victory, beauty, and power. Revered throughout the Roman world, Venus Victrix symbolized not only love and fertility but also military success and imperial prosperity, making her a powerful emblem of both personal and political fortune.

On the reverse appears the portrait of Caracalla, one of the most prominent emperors of the Severan dynasty. Known officially as Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Caracalla ruled the Roman Empire from AD 198 to 217 and is remembered for his military campaigns and for issuing the Constitutio Antoniniana, which extended Roman citizenship to nearly all free inhabitants of the Empire.

Venus held a central place in Roman religion and mythology. Originally associated with love, beauty, desire, fertility, prosperity, and victory, she was regarded as the divine ancestress of the Roman people through her son Aeneas. In her aspect as Venus Victrix, she became especially associated with triumph in battle and imperial authority. Her image frequently appeared on Roman coinage, serving as a symbol of divine protection and the enduring strength of Rome.

Our jewelry store, Serra Roma, proudly presents an exquisite collection that beautifully honors the ancient traditions of Greek and Roman civilizations. Each piece in our collection, including authentic ancient Roman and Greek coins and intaglios, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, providing proof of its historical significance and origin.